CN100408220C - Protective sleeve for threaded connections for expandable liner hanger - Google Patents

Protective sleeve for threaded connections for expandable liner hanger Download PDF

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CN100408220C
CN100408220C CNB028279859A CN02827985A CN100408220C CN 100408220 C CN100408220 C CN 100408220C CN B028279859 A CNB028279859 A CN B028279859A CN 02827985 A CN02827985 A CN 02827985A CN 100408220 C CN100408220 C CN 100408220C
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S·科斯塔
J·G·霍克德
K·K·沃戴尔
L·林
M·布洛克
R·L·库克
L·肯德则罗
D·P·布里斯科
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B43/00—Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
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A tubular sleeve (16) is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members (10, 28).

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Be used for the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded
The cross reference of related application
The application requires the application that enters country's stage with the following PCT of being patent application PCT/US02/39418, this PCT application is filed on December 10th, 2002, the U.S. Provisional Patent Application number that its requirement (1) is filed on January 7th, 2002 is no.60/346,309, the priority of agent no.25791.92, its content is hereby incorporated by.
The application is relevant with following content: (1) Application No. no.09/454,139, agent no.25791.03.02, be filed on December 3rd, 1999, (2) Application No. no.09/510,913, agent no.25792.7.02, be filed on February 23rd, 2000, (3) Application No. no.09/502,350, agent no.25791.8.02, be filed on February 10th, 2000, (4) Application No. no.09/440,338, agent no.25791.9.02, be filed on November 15th, 1999, (5) Application No. no.09/523.460, agent no.25791.11.02; Be filed on March 10th, 2000; (6) Application No. no.09/512,895, agent no.25791.12.02, be filed on February 24th, 2000, (7) Application No. no.09/511,941, agent no.25791.16.02 is filed on February 24th, 2000, (8) Application No. no.09/588,946, agent no.25791.17.02 is filed on June 7th, 2000, (9) Application No. no.09/559,122, agent no.25791.23.02 is filed on April 26th, 2000, (10) PCT number of patent application no.PCT/US00/18635, agent no.25791.25.02 is filed on July 9th, 2000, (11) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/162,671, agent no.25791.27 is filed on November 1st, 1999, (12) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/154,047, agent no.25791.29 is filed on September 16th, 1999, (13) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/159,082, agent no.25791.34 is filed on October 12nd, 1999, (14) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/159,039, agent no.25791.36 is filed on October 12nd, 1999, (15) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/159,033, agent no.25791.37 is filed on October 12nd, 1999, (16) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/212,359, agent no.25791.38 is filed on June 19th, 2000, (17) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/165,228, agent no.25791.39 is filed on November 12nd, 1999, (18) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/221,443, agent no.25791.45 is filed on July 28th, 2000, (19) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/221,645, agent no.25791.46 is filed on July 28th, 2000, (20) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/233,638, agent no.25791.47 is filed on September 18th, 2000, (21) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/237,334, agent no.25791.48 is filed on October 2nd, 2000, (22) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/270,007, agent no.25791.50 is filed in February 20 calendar year 2001, (23) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/262,434, agent no.25791.51 is filed in January 17 calendar year 2001, (24) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/259,486, agent no.25791.52 is filed in January 3 calendar year 2001, (25) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/303,740, agent no.25791.61 is filed in July 6 calendar year 2001, (26) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/313,453, agent no.25791.59 is filed in August 20 calendar year 2001, (27) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/317,985, agent no.25791.67 is filed in September 6 calendar year 2001, (28) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/3318,386, agent no.25791.67.02 is filed in September 10 calendar year 2001, the novel number of patent application no.09/969 of (29) U.S. utility, 922, agent no.25791.69 is filed in October 3 calendar year 2001, the novel number of patent application no.10/016 of (30) U.S. utility, 467, agent no.25791.70 is filed in December 10 calendar year 2001, and (31) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/343,674, agent no.25791.68 is filed in December 27 calendar year 2001, and their disclosed contents are hereby incorporated by.
Invention field
The present invention relates generally to oil-gas exploration, relate in particular to and form and repair the well bore cover so that oil-gas exploration.
Background technology
During oil exploration, well bore is generally transversal in subterranean strata to be a plurality of zones.Then, form the well bore cover by radial expansion and plastic deformation tubular part in well bore, these tubular parts mutually combine by being threaded.The existing method of the tubular part that radial expansion and plastic deformation mutually combine by being threaded always maybe can not produce gratifying result reliably.Especially, in the radial expansion process, this is threaded may be destroyed.
This invention is intended to overcome the one or more limitations that are used for the tubular part that radial expansion and plastic deformation mutually combine by being threaded in the existing process.
Summary of the invention
According to an aspect of the present invention, provide the method for a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, it comprises an end that the end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted the tubular sleeve with inward flange; The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve; In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; And move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein first tubular part and second tubular part are equated by the internal diameter of the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide the method for a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, it comprises that the end of thread with first tubular part partly inserts an end of tubular sleeve; This tubular sleeve one end is connected on this first tubular part, one end; The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve; In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; The tubular sleeve other end is connected on the end of thread part of this second tubular part; And move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein first tubular part and second tubular part are equated by the internal diameter of the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation.
According to a further aspect in the invention, the method of a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part is provided, it comprises that an end that will have the tubular sleeve of outward flange inserts first tubular part, one end till this outward flange is near this first tubular part, one end, the other end of tubular sleeve is inserted second tubular part, one end, in the end of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts, up to the two ends of first and second tubular parts all till the outward flange near tubular sleeve, and move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide the method for a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, it comprises and first tubular part, one end is inserted an end of the tubular sleeve with inward flange and near this inward flange; With the other end of second tubular part, one end insertion tubular sleeve and near this inward flange; The end of first and second tubular parts is connected on this tubular sleeve; And move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts, so that the end of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein first tubular part and second tubular part are equated by the internal diameter of the end of radial expansion and plastic deformation.
A kind of device is provided according to a further aspect in the invention, and it comprises first tubular part that contains end of thread part; Second tubular part that contains end of thread part; And tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts; Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part partly is threaded onto the end of thread part of second tubular part; Wherein the part of first tubular part and second tubular part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation; And wherein the internal diameter by the unthreaded portion of radial expansion and plastic deformation part of first tubular part and second tubular part equates.
A kind of device is provided according to a further aspect in the invention, and it comprises first tubular part that contains threaded end; Second tubular part that contains threaded end; And tubular sleeve, it is received in the end of thread of first and second tubular parts, and the end of thread that is connected to first and second tubular parts of imbrication with it; Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part is threaded onto the end of thread of second tubular part; And wherein the end of thread of first tubular part and second tubular part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation.
A kind of device is provided according to a further aspect in the invention, and it comprises first tubular part; Second tubular part; And tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread of first and second tubular parts; Wherein the end of first and second tubular parts is in the circumferential pressure, and tubular sleeve is in the circumferential tension; Wherein the end of first tubular part and second tubular part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation; And wherein the internal diameter by the end of radial expansion and plastic deformation of first tubular part and second tubular part equates.
A kind of device is provided according to a further aspect in the invention, and it comprises first tubular part that contains end of thread part; Second tubular part that contains end of thread part; Tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts; One or more first elasticity locking members are used for first tubular part is connected to tubular sleeve; And one or more second elasticity locking members, be used for second tubular part is connected to tubular sleeve; Wherein the thread head branch of first and second tubular parts is in the circumferential pressure, and tubular sleeve is in the circumferential tension; Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part and second tubular part part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation; And wherein the internal diameter by the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation of first tubular part and second tubular part equates.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide the method for a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, it comprises an end that the end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted the tubular sleeve with inward flange; The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve; In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; And move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide the method for a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, it comprises an end that the end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted the tubular sleeve with inward flange; The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve; In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; And move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein, after radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide the method for a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, it comprises an end that the end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted the tubular sleeve with inward flange; The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve; In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; And move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein the part of first tubular part abuts against an end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve; And wherein the part of second tubular part abuts against another end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide the method for a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, it comprises that the end of thread with first tubular part partly inserts an end of tubular sleeve; This tubular sleeve one end is connected to the end of thread part of this first tubular part; The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve; In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; The other end of tubular sleeve is connected to the end of thread part of this second tubular part; And move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide the method for a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, it comprises that the end of thread with first tubular part partly inserts an end of tubular sleeve; This tubular sleeve one end is connected to the end of thread part of this first tubular part; The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve; In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; The other end of tubular sleeve is connected to the end of thread part of this second tubular part; And move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein, after radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide the method for a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, it comprises that the end of thread with first tubular part partly inserts an end of tubular sleeve; This tubular sleeve one end is connected to the end of thread part of this first tubular part; The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve; In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; The other end of tubular sleeve is connected to the end of thread part of this second tubular part; And move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein the part of first tubular part abuts against an end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve; And wherein the part of second tubular part abuts against another end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide the method for a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, it comprises and an end of first tubular part is inserted an end of the tubular sleeve with inward flange and near this inward flange; One end of second tubular part inserted the other end of tubular sleeve and near this inward flange; The end of first and second tubular parts is connected on this tubular sleeve; And move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts, so that the end of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide the method for a kind of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, it comprises and an end of first tubular part is inserted an end of the tubular sleeve with inward flange and near this inward flange; One end of second tubular part inserted the other end of tubular sleeve and near this inward flange; The end of first and second tubular parts is connected on this tubular sleeve; And move the inside that an expansion equipment is passed first and second tubular parts, so that the end of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein, after radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
A kind of device is provided according to a further aspect in the invention, and it comprises first tubular part that contains end of thread part; Second tubular part that contains end of thread part; And tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts; Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part partly is threaded onto the end of thread part of second tubular part; Wherein the part of first tubular part and second tubular part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation; And wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
A kind of device is provided according to a further aspect in the invention, and it comprises first tubular part that contains end of thread part; Second tubular part that contains end of thread part; And tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts; Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part partly is threaded onto the end of thread part of second tubular part; Wherein the part of first tubular part and second tubular part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation; Wherein the part of first tubular part abuts against an end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve; And wherein the part of second tubular part abuts against another end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
A kind of device is provided according to a further aspect in the invention, and it comprises first tubular part that contains end of thread part; Second tubular part that contains end of thread part; And tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts; Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part partly is threaded onto the end of thread part of second tubular part; Wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
A kind of device is provided according to a further aspect in the invention, and it comprises first tubular part that contains threaded end; Second tubular part that contains threaded end; And tubular sleeve, it is received in the end of thread of first and second tubular parts, and the end of thread that is connected to first and second tubular parts of imbrication with it; Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part and second tubular part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation.
A kind of device is provided according to a further aspect in the invention, and it comprises first tubular part that contains threaded end; Second tubular part that contains threaded end; And tubular sleeve, it is received in the end of thread of first and second tubular parts, and the end of thread that is connected to first and second tubular parts of imbrication with it; Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part is threaded onto the end of thread of second tubular part.
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Fig. 1 a is that at one end portion has the partial section of first tubular part that internal thread connects;
Fig. 1 b is a partial section, and it shows on the end of first tubular part of Fig. 1 a tubular sleeve is installed;
Fig. 1 c is a partial section, and it shows external screw thread to be attached at the internal thread of the first tubular part end of Fig. 1 b in the second tubular part end and connects;
Fig. 1 d is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the first tubular part part of Fig. 1 c;
Fig. 1 e is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Fig. 1 d;
Fig. 2 a is a partial section, its show have in the end first a tubular part part that internal thread connects, by the tubular sleeve of the first tubular part end portion supports optional embodiment's and radial expansion and plastic deformation with second tubular part that is attached to the male thread portion on the first tubular part female thread portion;
Fig. 2 b is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Fig. 2 a;
Fig. 3 a is a partial section, its show have in the end first a tubular part part that internal thread connects, by the tubular sleeve of the first tubular part end portion supports optional embodiment's and radial expansion and plastic deformation with second tubular part that is attached to the male thread portion on the first tubular part female thread portion;
Fig. 3 b is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Fig. 3 a;
Fig. 4 a is a partial section, its show have in the end first a tubular part part that internal thread connects, by the tubular sleeve with outer sealing element of the first tubular part end portion supports optional embodiment's and radial expansion and plastic deformation with second tubular part that is attached to the male thread portion on the first tubular part female thread portion;
Fig. 4 b is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Fig. 4 a;
Fig. 5 a is a partial section, its show have in the end first a tubular part part that internal thread connects, by the tubular sleeve of the first tubular part end portion supports optional embodiment's and radial expansion and plastic deformation with second tubular part of the male thread portion that is attached to the first tubular part female thread portion;
Fig. 5 b is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Fig. 5 a;
Fig. 6 a is the partial section of the optional embodiment of tubular sleeve;
Fig. 6 b is the partial section of the optional embodiment of tubular sleeve;
Fig. 6 c is the partial section of the optional embodiment of tubular sleeve;
Fig. 6 d is the partial section of the optional embodiment of tubular sleeve;
Fig. 7 a is the partial section that has first tubular part of internal thread connection in the end;
Fig. 7 b is a partial section, and it shows the optional embodiment that tubular sleeve is installed on the first tubular part end of Fig. 7 a;
Fig. 7 c is a partial section, and it shows external screw thread to be attached at the internal thread of the first tubular part end of Fig. 7 b in the second tubular part end and connects;
Fig. 7 d is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the first tubular part part of Fig. 7 c;
Fig. 7 e is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Fig. 7 d;
Fig. 8 a is that at one end portion has the partial section of first tubular part that internal thread connects;
Fig. 8 b is a partial section, and it shows the optional embodiment that tubular sleeve is installed on Fig. 8 a first tubular part end;
Fig. 8 c is a partial section, and it shows Fig. 8 b tubular sleeve is attached to the first tubular part end;
Fig. 8 d is a partial section, and it shows external screw thread to be attached at the internal thread of the first tubular part end of Fig. 8 b in the second tubular part end and connects;
Fig. 8 e is a partial section, and it shows the end that Fig. 8 d tubular sleeve is attached to second tubular part;
Fig. 8 f is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the first tubular part part of Fig. 8 e;
Fig. 8 g is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between first and second tubular parts and Fig. 8 f tubular sleeve;
Fig. 9 a is that at one end portion has the partial section of first tubular part that internal thread connects;
Fig. 9 b is a partial section, and it shows the optional embodiment that tubular sleeve is installed on the first tubular part end of Fig. 9 a;
Fig. 9 c is a partial section, and it shows external screw thread to be attached at the internal thread of the first tubular part end of Fig. 9 b in the second tubular part end and connects;
Fig. 9 d is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the first tubular part part of Fig. 9 c;
Fig. 9 e is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Fig. 9 d;
Figure 10 a is that at one end portion has the partial section of first tubular part that internal thread connects;
Figure 10 b is a partial section, and it shows the optional embodiment that tubular sleeve is installed on Figure 10 a first tubular part end;
Figure 10 c is a partial section, and it shows external screw thread to be attached at the internal thread of the first tubular part end of Figure 10 b in the second tubular part end and connects;
Figure 10 d is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the first tubular part part of Figure 10 c;
Figure 10 e is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Figure 10 d;
Figure 11 a is that at one end portion has the partial section of first tubular part that internal thread connects;
Figure 11 b is a partial section, and it shows the optional embodiment that tubular sleeve is installed on the first tubular part end of Figure 11 a;
Figure 11 c is a partial section, and it shows external screw thread to be attached at the internal thread of the first tubular part end of Figure 11 b in the second tubular part end and connects;
Figure 11 d is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the first tubular part part of Figure 11 c;
Figure 11 e is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Figure 11 d;
Figure 12 a is that at one end portion has the partial section of first tubular part that internal thread connects;
Figure 12 b is a partial section, and it shows the optional embodiment that tubular sleeve is installed on the first tubular part end of Figure 12 a;
Figure 12 c is a partial section, and it shows external screw thread to be attached at the internal thread of the first tubular part end of Figure 12 b in the second tubular part end and connects;
Figure 12 d is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the first tubular part part of Figure 12 c;
Figure 12 e is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Figure 12 d;
Figure 13 a is a partial section, and it shows the end that the tubular sleeve end of optional embodiment is attached to first tubular part;
Figure 13 b is a partial section, and it shows the tubular sleeve the other end that the second tubular part end is attached to Figure 13 a;
Figure 13 c is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the first tubular part part of Figure 13 b;
Figure 13 d is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Figure 13 c;
Figure 14 a is the partial section of the first tubular part end;
Figure 14 b is a partial section, and it shows the end that the end of the tubular sleeve of optional embodiment is attached to first tubular part of Figure 14 a;
Figure 14 c is a partial section, and it shows the tubular sleeve the other end that the end of second tubular part is attached to Figure 14 b;
Figure 14 d is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the first tubular part part of Figure 14 c;
Figure 14 e is a partial section, and it shows the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of the continuation that is threaded between the tubular sleeve of first and second tubular parts and Figure 14 d;
Figure 15 is the diagrammatic sketch that is used for the one exemplary embodiment of the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded;
Figure 16 is the diagrammatic sketch that is used for the one exemplary embodiment of the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded;
Figure 17 is the diagrammatic sketch that is used for the one exemplary embodiment of the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded;
Figure 18 is the diagrammatic sketch that is used for the one exemplary embodiment of the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded;
Figure 19 is the diagrammatic sketch that is used for the one exemplary embodiment of the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded;
Figure 20 is the diagrammatic sketch that is used for the one exemplary embodiment of the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded;
Figure 21 is the diagrammatic sketch that is used for the one exemplary embodiment of the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded;
Figure 22 is the diagrammatic sketch that is used for the one exemplary embodiment of the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded;
Figure 23 is the diagrammatic sketch that is used for the one exemplary embodiment of the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded;
Figure 24 is the diagrammatic sketch that is used for the one exemplary embodiment of the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded;
Figure 25 is the diagrammatic sketch that is used for the one exemplary embodiment of the protection sleeve that expandable liner hanger is threaded.
The specific embodiment
With reference to Fig. 1 a, first tubular part 10 14 comprises that internal thread connects 12 in the end.Shown in Fig. 1 b, first end of tubular sleeve 16 is installed on the end 14 of first tubular part 10 and receives this end 14, and this tubular sleeve 16 comprises inward flange 18 and is positioned at the tapering part 20 and 22 of end opposite.In an exemplary embodiment, the end 14 of first tubular part 10 is near a side of the inward flange 18 of tubular sleeve 16, and the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve is substantially equal to or connect 12 maximum inner diameter greater than the internal thread of the first tubular part end.Shown in Fig. 1 c, then, the external screw thread of end 26 with second tubular part 28 of cannelure 30 connects 24 and is positioned in the tubular sleeve 16, and the internal thread that is threaded onto the end 14 of first tubular part 10 connects on 12.In an exemplary embodiment, the cannelure 30 of the end 26 of the inward flange 18 of tubular sleeve 16 and second tubular part 28 matches to be incorporated in this cannelure 30 and is received.Thereby tubular sleeve 16 is in conjunction with the outer surface that also centers on first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.
In an exemplary embodiment, it is that a kind of sleeve pipe connects that the internal thread of the end 14 of first tubular part 10 connects 12, and the external screw thread of the end 26 of second tubular part 28 connection 24 is that a kind of pin connects.In an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve 16 internal diameters at least approximately the external diameter than first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 is big by 0.020 ".In this way, during screw thread was in conjunction with first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, the fluent material of the first and second tubular part inside can be discharged from this tubular part.
In an exemplary embodiment, shown in Fig. 1 d and 1e, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and tubular sleeve 16 can be positioned in another structure 32, for example, well bore, and for example, pass inside, radial expansion and the plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts by mobile extended cone 34.The tapering part 20 and 22 of tubular sleeve 16 makes first and second tubular parts be convenient to insert and move into structure 32, and passes structure 32, and extended cone 34 moves through first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 inside, can be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, tubular sleeve 16 is radial expansion and plastic deformation also.In an exemplary embodiment, therefore, this tubular sleeve 16 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 can remain in the circumferential pressure.
In several one exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 radial expansion and plastic deformation, this radial expansion and plastic deformation are used extended cone 32 according to traditional approach, and/or use one or more in following disclosed one or more method and apparatus: (1) Application No. no.09/454,139, agent no.25791.03.02 is filed on December 3rd, 1999, (2) Application No. no.09/510,913, agent no.25792.7.02 is filed on February 23rd, 2000, (3) Application No. no.09/502,350, agent no.25791.8.02 is filed on February 10th, 2000, (4) Application No. no.09/440,338, agent no.25791.9.02 is filed on November 15th, 1999, (5) Application No. no.09/523; 460; Agent no.25791.11.02; Be filed on March 10th, 2000; (6) Application No. no.09/512,895, agent no.25791.12.02, be filed on February 24th, 2000, (7) Application No. no.09/511,941, agent no.25791.16.02 is filed on February 24th, 2000, (8) Application No. no.09/588,946, agent no.25791.17.02 is filed on June 7th, 2000, (9) Application No. no.09/559,122, agent no.25791.23.02 is filed on April 26th, 2000, (10) PCT number of patent application no.PCT/US00/18635, agent no.25791.25.02 is filed on July 9th, 2000, (11) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/162,671, agent no.25791.27 is filed on November 1st, 1999, (12) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/154,047, agent no.25791.29 is filed on September 16th, 1999, (13) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/159,082, agent no.25791.34 is filed on October 12nd, 1999, (14) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/159,039, agent no.25791.36 is filed on October 12nd, 1999, (15) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/159,033, agent no.25791.37 is filed on October 12nd, 1999, (16) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/212,359, agent no.25791.38 is filed on June 19th, 2000, (17) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/165,228, agent no.25791.39 is filed on November 12nd, 1999, (18) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/221,443, agent no.25791.45 is filed on July 28th, 2000, (19) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/221,645, agent no.25791.46 is filed on July 28th, 2000, (20) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/233,638, agent no.25791.47 is filed on September 18th, 2000, (21) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/237,334, agent no.25791.48 is filed on October 2nd, 2000, (22) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/270,007, agent no.25791.50 is filed in February 20 calendar year 2001, (23) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/262,434, agent no.25791.51 is filed in January 17 calendar year 2001, (24) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/259,486, agent no.25791.52 is filed in January 3 calendar year 2001, (25) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/303,740, agent no.25791.61 is filed in July 6 calendar year 2001, (26) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/313,453, agent no.25791.59 is filed in August 20 calendar year 2001, (27) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/317,985, agent no.25791.67 is filed in September 6 calendar year 2001, (28) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/3318,386, agent no.25791.67.02 is filed in September 10 calendar year 2001, the novel number of patent application no.09/969 of (29) U.S. utility, 922, agent no.25791.69 is filed in October 3 calendar year 2001, the novel number of patent application no.10/016 of (30) U.S. utility, 467, agent no.25791.70 is filed in December 10 calendar year 2001, and (31) U.S. Provisional Patent Application no.60/343,674, agent no.25791.68 is filed in December 27 calendar year 2001, and their disclosed contents are hereby incorporated by.
In several alternative embodiment, by using other conventional methods that is used for radial expansion and plastic deformation tubular part, for example, in exert pressure and/or the roller expansion equipment, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 are by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, this roller expansion equipment is commercial visible roller expansion equipment, and it can obtain from Weatherford International, and/or as the U.S. 6,457, disclosed among the 532B 1, its disclosed content is hereby incorporated by.
Use tubular sleeve 16 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) first tubular part 10 to be attached to second tubular part 28, (b) first and second tubular parts are placed in the structure 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, handle in structure 32 and insert during the tubular part, this tubular sleeve 16 is protected the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 outer surface.In such a manner, stoped the destruction to the outer surface of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 ends 14 and 26, this destruction can cause can causing that in radial expansion subsequently operating period the stress of serious failure concentrates.And this tubular sleeve 16 provides and makes second tubular part 28 be convenient to insert the alignment guidance that is attached to first tubular part 10 with screw thread.In such a manner, can avoid to destroy 12 and 24 the misalignment of being threaded of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.In addition, during second tubular part was with respect to the rotation of first tubular part, during the screw thread combination of first and second tubular parts, this tubular sleeve 16 provided first and second tubular parts to be threaded onto the indication of which kind of degree.For example, if this tubular sleeve 16 can be rotated easily, this explanation, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 do not have perfect thread to be connected and do not contact closely with the inward flange 18 of tubular sleeve.And during first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 radial expansion and plastic deformation, this tubular sleeve 16 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type for example, the first and second tubular part ends 14 and 26 longitudinal crack can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 16 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the outer surface of the end 14 of the inner surface of tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts and 26.In such a manner, stoped fluent material to pass in 12 and 24 annulars that enter between first and second tubular parts and the structure 32 that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.And, because first and second following tubular parts 10 and 28 radial expansion and plastic deformation, tubular sleeve 16 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.
With reference to Fig. 2 a and 2b, in optional embodiment, the tubular sleeve 110 with inward flange 112 and tapering part 114 combines with first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.Especially, tubular sleeve 110 receives and matches with the end 14 of first tubular part 10, and the inward flange 112 of tubular sleeve is received in the cannelure 30 of second tubular part 28 of the close first tubular part end.In such a manner, this tubular sleeve 110 is attached on the end 14 and 26 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, and this tubular sleeve covers the end 14 of first tubular part 10.
In an exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and tubular sleeve 110 can place in the structure 32, and, pass the inside of first and second tubular parts, by radial expansion and plastic deformation for example by mobile extended cone 34.In an exemplary embodiment, radial expansion and plastic deformation along with first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 110 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 can remain in the circumferential pressure.
Use tubular sleeve 110 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) first tubular part 10 to be attached to second tubular part 28, (b) first and second tubular parts are placed in the structure 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, in structure 32, handle and insert during the tubular part, the outer surface of the end 14 of this tubular sleeve 110 protections first tubular part 10.In such a manner, stoped the destruction to the outer surface of the end 14 of first tubular part 10, this destruction can cause can causing that in radial expansion subsequently operating period the stress of serious failure concentrates.In addition, during second tubular part was with respect to the rotation of first tubular part, during the screw thread combination of first and second tubular parts, this tubular sleeve 110 provided first and second tubular parts to be threaded onto the indication of which kind of degree.For example, if this tubular sleeve 110 can be rotated easily, this explanation, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 do not have perfect thread to be connected and do not contact closely with the inward flange 112 of tubular sleeve.And during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 110 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type for example, the end 14 of first and second tubular parts and 26 longitudinal crack can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 110 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the outer surface of the end 14 of the inner surface of tubular sleeve and first tubular part.In such a manner, stoped fluent material to pass in 12 and 24 annulars that enter between first and second tubular parts and the structure 32 that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.And, because first and second following tubular parts 10 and 28 radial expansion and plastic deformation, tubular sleeve 110 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.
With reference to Fig. 3 a and 3b, in optional embodiment, have inward flange 212, in the tapering part 214 of end opposite and 216 and be positioned at the lip ring 218 of inward flange opposition side and 220 tubular sleeve 210, combine with first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.Especially, tubular sleeve 210 receives and matches with the end 14 and 26 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, and the inward flange 212 of tubular sleeve is received in the cannelure 30 of second tubular part 28 of the close first tubular part end.And, the interface between the end 14 and 26 of the seal 218 of tubular sleeve 210 and 220 combinations and liquid ground sealed tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.In such a manner, this tubular sleeve 210 is attached on the end 14 and 26 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, and this tubular sleeve covers the end 14 and 26 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.
In an exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and tubular sleeve 210 can place in the structure 32, and, pass the first and second tubular part inside, by radial expansion and plastic deformation for example by mobile extended cone 34.In an exemplary embodiment, radial expansion and plastic deformation along with first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 210 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 can remain in the circumferential pressure.
Use tubular sleeve 210 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) first tubular part 10 to be attached to second tubular part 28, (b) first and second tubular parts are placed in the structure 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, handle in structure 32 and insert during the tubular part, this tubular sleeve 210 is protected the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 outer surface.In such a manner, stoped the destruction to the outer surface of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 ends 14 and 26, this destruction can cause can causing that in radial expansion subsequently operating period the stress of serious failure concentrates.In addition, during second tubular part was with respect to the rotation of first tubular part, during the screw thread combination of first and second tubular parts, this tubular sleeve 210 provided first and second tubular parts to be threaded onto the indication of which kind of degree.For example, if this tubular sleeve 210 can be rotated easily, this explanation, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 do not have perfect thread to be connected and do not contact closely with the inward flange 212 of tubular sleeve.And during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 210 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type, for example, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 end 14 and 26 longitudinal crack can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 210 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the outer surface of the end 14 of the inner surface of tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts and 26.In such a manner, stoped fluent material to pass in 12 and 24 annulars that enter between first and second tubular parts and the structure 32 that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.And, because first and second following tubular parts 10 and 28 radial expansion and plastic deformation, tubular sleeve 210 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.
With reference to Fig. 4 a and 4b, in optional embodiment, have inward flange 312, in the tapering part 314 of end opposite and 316 and the tubular sleeve 310 that is positioned at the lip ring 318 on the outer surface of tubular sleeve, combine with first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.Especially, tubular sleeve 310 receives and matches with the end 14 and 26 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, and the inward flange 312 of tubular sleeve is received in the cannelure 30 of second tubular part 28 of the close first tubular part end.In such a manner, this tubular sleeve 310 is attached on the end 14 and 26 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, and this tubular sleeve covers the end 14 and 26 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.
In an exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and tubular sleeve 310 can place in the structure 32, and, pass the first and second tubular part inside, by radial expansion and plastic deformation for example by mobile extended cone 34.In an exemplary embodiment, radial expansion and plastic deformation along with first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 310 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 can remain in the circumferential pressure.And, in an exemplary embodiment, along with the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, lip ring 318 is the inner surface of integrated structure 32 circumferentially, thereby the prevention fluent material is passed in the annulus between tubular sleeve 310 and the said structure.In such a manner, tubular sleeve 310 can provide extendible packer component.
Use tubular sleeve 310 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) first tubular part 10 to be attached to second tubular part 28, (b) first and second tubular parts are placed in the structure 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, handle in structure 32 and insert during the tubular part, this tubular sleeve 310 is protected the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 outer surface.In such a manner, stoped the destruction to the outer surface of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 ends 14 and 26, this destruction can cause can causing that in radial expansion subsequently operating period the stress of serious failure concentrates.In addition, during second tubular part was with respect to the rotation of first tubular part, during the screw thread combination of first and second tubular parts, this tubular sleeve 310 provided first and second tubular parts to be threaded onto the indication of which kind of degree.For example, if this tubular sleeve 310 can be rotated easily, this explanation, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 do not have perfect thread to be connected and do not contact closely with the inward flange 312 of tubular sleeve.And during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 310 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type, for example, the longitudinal crack of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 ends 14 and 26 can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 310 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the outer surface of the end 14 of the inner surface of tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts and 26.In such a manner, stoped fluent material to pass in 12 and 24 annulars that enter between first and second tubular parts and the structure 32 that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.And, because first and second following tubular parts 10 and 28 radial expansion and plastic deformation, tubular sleeve 310 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.And because along with the radial expansion and the plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, lip ring 318 is the inner surface of integrated structure 32 circumferentially, tubular sleeve 310 can provide extendible packer component.
With reference to Fig. 5 a and 5b, in optional embodiment, have inward flange 412, at the tapering part 414 of end opposite and 416 nonmetal tubulose sleeve 410, combine with first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.Especially, tubular sleeve 410 receives and matches with the end 14 and 26 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, and the inward flange 412 of tubular sleeve is received in the cannelure 30 of second tubular part 28 of the close first tubular part end.In such a manner, this tubular sleeve 410 is attached on the end 14 and 26 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, and this tubular sleeve covers the end 14 and 26 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.
In several one exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve 410 can be plastics, pottery, elastomeric, compound and/or fragile material.
In an exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and tubular sleeve 410 can place in the structure 32, and, pass the first and second tubular part inside, by radial expansion and plastic deformation for example by mobile extended cone 34.In an exemplary embodiment, radial expansion and plastic deformation along with first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 410 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 can remain in the circumferential pressure.And in an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, the tubular sleeve 410 of first and second tubular parts may destroy.
Use tubular sleeve 410 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) first tubular part 10 to be attached to second tubular part 28, (b) first and second tubular parts are placed in the structure 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, handle in structure 32 and insert during the tubular part, this tubular sleeve 410 is protected the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 outer surface.In such a manner, stoped the destruction to the outer surface of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 ends 14 and 26, this destruction can cause can causing that in radial expansion subsequently operating period the stress of serious failure concentrates.In addition, during second tubular part was with respect to the rotation of first tubular part, during the screw thread combination of first and second tubular parts, this tubular sleeve 410 provided first and second tubular parts to be threaded onto the indication of which kind of degree.For example, if this tubular sleeve 410 can be rotated easily, this explanation, first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 do not have perfect thread to be connected and do not contact closely with the inward flange 412 of tubular sleeve.And during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 410 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type, for example, the longitudinal crack of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 ends 14 and 26 can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, this tubular sleeve 410 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the outer surface of the end 14 of the inner surface of tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts and 26.In such a manner, stoped fluent material to pass in 12 and 24 annulars that enter between first and second tubular parts and the structure 32 that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28.And, because first and second following tubular parts 10 and 28 radial expansion and plastic deformation, tubular sleeve 410 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 14 of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28 and 26 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.And, because during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, the tubular sleeve 410 of first and second tubular parts may destroy, and the final external diameter of first and second tubular parts can be closer be complementary with the internal diameter of structure 32.
With reference to Fig. 6 a, in an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve 510 comprises: inward flange 512, be in the tapering part 514 and 516 of end opposite, and limit one or more axial grooves 518.In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, axial groove 518 reduces required radial expansion power.
With reference to Fig. 6 b, in an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve 610 comprises: inward flange 612, be in the tapering part 614 and 616 of end opposite, and limit the axial groove 618 of one or more biasings.In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, axial groove 618 reduces required radial expansion power.
With reference to Fig. 6 c, in an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve 710 comprises: inward flange 712, be in the tapering part 714 and 716 of end opposite, and limit one or more radial openings 718.In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, radial opening 718 reduces required radial expansion power.
With reference to Fig. 6 d, in an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve 810 comprises: inward flange 812, be in the tapering part 814 and 816 of end opposite, and limit the one or more axial grooves 818 that extend from the end of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 10 and 28, axial groove 818 reduces required radial expansion power.
With reference to Fig. 7 a, first tubular part 910 comprises; 914 internal thread connection 912 and recess 916 in the end with external diameter of minimizing.Shown in Fig. 7 b, first end of tubular sleeve 918 is installed on the end 914 of first tubular part 910, and receiving this end 914, this tubular sleeve 918 comprises the lip ring 920 and 922 that is in end opposite, locate tapering part 924 and 926 and the tapering part 928 and 930 that is in the other end at one end.In an exemplary embodiment, spring retaining ring 930 is between the recess 916 of the lower end of tubular sleeve 918 and first tubular part 910, so that tubular sleeve is connected to first tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this spring retaining ring 930 is the split rings with flank of tooth, so that tubular sleeve 918 is locked in the original place.
Shown in Fig. 7 c, the external screw thread of the end 936 of second tubular sleeve 938 connects 934 internal threads that place tubular sleeve 918 interior also screw threads to be attached to the end 914 of first tubular part 910 and connects on 912, wherein this second tubular part 938 has recess 940, and this recess 940 has the external diameter that reduces.In an exemplary embodiment, spring retaining ring 942 is between the recess 940 of the upper end of tubular sleeve 918 and second tubular part 938, so that tubular sleeve is connected to second tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this spring retaining ring 942 is the split rings with flank of tooth, so that tubular sleeve 918 is locked in the original place.
In an exemplary embodiment, it is that a kind of sleeve pipe connects that the internal thread of the end 914 of first tubular part 910 connects 912, and the external screw thread of the end 936 of second tubular part 938 connection 934 is that a kind of pin connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 918 at least approximately the external diameter than first and second tubular parts 910 and 938 ends 914 and 936 is big by 0.020 ".In this way, during screw thread was in conjunction with first and second tubular parts 910 and 938, the fluent material of the first and second tubular part inside can be discharged from this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, shown in Fig. 7 d and 7e, first and second tubular parts 910 and 938 and tubular sleeve 918 can be positioned in another structure 32, for example, well bore, and for example, the inside of first and second tubular parts that pass by mobile extended cone 34 is by radial expansion and plastic deformation.The tapering part 924 and 928 of tubular sleeve 918 makes first and second tubular parts be convenient to insert and move into structure 32, and pass structure 32, first and second tubular parts 910 and 938 inside that extended cone 34 moves through can be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 910 and 938, tubular sleeve 918 is also by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, therefore, this tubular sleeve 918 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 914 of first and second tubular parts 910 and 938 and 936 can remain in the circumferential pressure.
Use tubular sleeve 918 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) first tubular part 910 to be attached to second tubular part 938, (b) first and second tubular parts are placed in the structure 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, handle in structure 32 and insert during the tubular part, this tubular sleeve 918 is protected the end 914 of first and second tubular parts 910 and 938 and 936 outer surface.In such a manner, stoped the destruction to the outer surface of first and second tubular parts 910 and 938 ends 914 and 936, this destruction can cause can causing that in radial expansion subsequently operating period the stress of serious failure concentrates.And this tubular sleeve 918 provides and makes second tubular part 938 be convenient to insert the alignment guidance that is attached to first tubular part 910 with screw thread.In such a manner, can avoid to cause destroying 912 and 934 the misalignment of being threaded of first and second tubular parts 910 and 938.And during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 910 and 938, this tubular sleeve 918 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type, for example, the first and second tubular part ends 914 and 936 longitudinal crack can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 910 and 938, this tubular sleeve 918 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the outer surface of the end 914 of the inner surface of tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts and 936.In such a manner, stoped fluent material to pass in 912 and 934 annulars that enter between first and second tubular parts and the structure 32 that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 910 and 938.And, because first and second following tubular parts 910 and 938 radial expansion and plastic deformation, tubular sleeve 918 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 914 of first and second tubular parts 910 and 938 and 936 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.In addition, the lip ring 920 of this tubular sleeve 918 and 922 can provide liquid-tight sealing between the end 914 and 936 of this tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts 910 and 938.
With reference to Fig. 8 a, first tubular part 1010 comprises: 1014 internal thread connection 1012 and the recess 1016 with external diameter of minimizing in the end.Shown in Fig. 8 b, first end of tubular sleeve 1018 is installed on the end 1014 of first tubular part 1010, and receiving this end 1014, this tubular sleeve 1018 comprises the lip ring 1020 and 1022 that is in end opposite, locate tapering part 1024 and 1026 and the tapering part 1028 and 1030 that is in the other end at one end.In an exemplary embodiment, shown in Fig. 8 c, then, the end of this tubular sleeve 1018 is crimped on the recess 1016 of first tubular part 1010, so that tubular sleeve is connected to first tubular part.
Shown in Fig. 8 d, the external screw thread of the end 1034 of second tubular sleeve 1036 connects 1032 internal threads that place tubular sleeve 1018 interior also screw threads to be attached to the end 1014 of first tubular part 1010 and connects on 1012, wherein this second tubular part 1036 has recess 1038, and this recess 1038 has the outer dia that reduces.In an exemplary embodiment, shown in Fig. 8 e, then, the other end of tubular sleeve 1018 is crimped on the recess 1038 of second tubular part 1036, so as in conjunction with tubular sleeve to second tubular part.
In an exemplary embodiment, it is that a kind of sleeve pipe connects that the internal thread of the end 1014 of first tubular part 1010 connects 1012, and the external screw thread of the end 1034 of second tubular part 1036 connection 1032 is that a kind of pin connects.In an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve 1018 internal diameters at least approximately the external diameter than the end 1014 of first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036 and 1034 is big by 0.020 ".In this way, during screw thread was in conjunction with first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036, the fluent material of the first and second tubular part inside can be discharged from this tubular part.
In an exemplary embodiment, shown in Fig. 8 f and 8g, first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036 and tubular sleeve 1018 can place in another structure 32, for example, well bore, and, pass the inside of first and second tubular parts, by radial expansion and plastic deformation for example by mobile extended cone 34.First and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036 inside that extended cone 34 moves through can be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036, tubular sleeve 1018 is also by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, therefore, this tubular sleeve 1018 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 1014 of first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036 and 1034 can remain in the circumferential pressure.
Use tubular sleeve 1018 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) first tubular part 1010 to be attached to second tubular part 1036, (b) first and second tubular parts are placed in the structure 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, handle in structure 32 and insert during the tubular part, this tubular sleeve 1018 is protected the end 1014 of first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036 and 1034 outer surface.In such a manner, stoped the destruction to the outer surface of first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036 ends 1014 and 1034, this destruction can cause can causing that in radial expansion subsequently operating period the stress of serious failure concentrates.And this tubular sleeve 1018 provides and makes second tubular part 1036 be convenient to insert the alignment guidance that is attached to first tubular part 1010 with screw thread.In such a manner, can avoid to cause being threaded of first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1,036 1012 and 1032 produced the misalignment that destroys.And during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036, this tubular sleeve 1018 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type, for example, the first and second tubular part ends 1014 and 1034 longitudinal crack can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036, this tubular sleeve 1018 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the outer surface of the end 1014 of the inner surface of tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts and 1034.In such a manner, stoped fluent material to pass in 1012 and 1032 annulars that enter between first and second tubular parts and the structure 32 that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036.And, because first and second following tubular parts 1010 and 1036 radial expansion and plastic deformation, tubular sleeve 1018 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 1014 of first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036 and 1034 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.In addition, the lip ring 1020 of this tubular sleeve 1018 and 1022 can provide liquid-tight sealing between the end 1014 and 1034 of this tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts 1010 and 1036.
With reference to Fig. 9 a, the internal thread that first tubular part 1110 is included in end 1114 connects 1112.Shown in Fig. 9 b, first end of tubular sleeve 1116 is installed on the end 1114 of first tubular part 1110, and receives this end 1114, and this tubular sleeve 1116 has the tapering part 1118 and 1120 that is in end opposite.In an exemplary embodiment, then, dentation spring retaining ring 1122 is attached to first tubular part 1110 below tubular sleeve 1116 ends, so that tubular sleeve is connected to first tubular part.
Shown in Fig. 9 c, then, the external screw thread of the end 1126 of second tubular sleeve 1128 connects 1124 internal threads that place tubular sleeve 1116 interior also screw threads to be attached to the end 1114 of first tubular part 1110 and connects on 1112.In an exemplary embodiment, then, dentation spring retaining ring 1130 is attached to second tubular part 1128 on tubular sleeve 1116 ends, so that tubular sleeve is connected to second tubular part.
In an exemplary embodiment, it is that a kind of sleeve pipe connects that the internal thread of the end 1114 of first tubular part 1110 connects 1112, and the external screw thread of the end 1126 of second tubular part 1128 connection 1124 is that a kind of pin connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 1116 at least approximately the external diameter than the end 1114 of first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128 and 1126 is big by 0.020 ".In this way, during screw thread was in conjunction with first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128, the fluent material of the first and second tubular part inside can be discharged from this tubular part.
In an exemplary embodiment, shown in Fig. 9 d and 9e, first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128 and tubular sleeve 1116 can place in another structure 32, for example, well bore, and, pass the first and second tubular part inside, by radial expansion and plastic deformation for example by mobile extended cone 34.First and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128 inside that extended cone 34 moves through can be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128, tubular sleeve 1116 is also by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, therefore, this tubular sleeve 1116 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 1114 of first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128 and 1126 can remain in the circumferential pressure.
Use tubular sleeve 1116 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) first tubular part 1110 to be attached to second tubular part 1128, (b) first and second tubular parts are placed in the structure 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, handle in structure 32 and insert during the tubular part, this tubular sleeve 1116 is protected the end 1114 of first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128 and 1126 outer surface.In such a manner, stoped the destruction to the outer surface of first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128 ends 1114 and 1126, this destruction can cause can causing that in radial expansion subsequently operating period the stress of serious failure concentrates.And this tubular sleeve 1116 provides and makes second tubular part 1128 be convenient to insert the alignment guidance that is attached to first tubular part 1110 with screw thread.In such a manner, can avoid to cause being threaded of first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1,128 1112 and 1124 produced the misalignment that destroys.And during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128, this tubular sleeve 1116 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type, for example, the first and second tubular part ends 1114 and 1126 longitudinal crack can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128, this tubular sleeve 1116 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the outer surface of the end 1114 of the inner surface of tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts and 1126.In such a manner, stoped fluent material to pass in 1112 and 1124 annulars that enter between first and second tubular parts and the structure 32 that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128.And, because first and second following tubular parts 1110 and 1128 radial expansion and plastic deformation, tubular sleeve 1116 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 1114 of first and second tubular parts 1110 and 1128 and 1126 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.
With reference to Figure 10 a, the internal thread that first tubular part 1210 is included in end 1214 connects 1212.Shown in Figure 10 b, first end of tubular sleeve 1216 is installed on the end 1214 of first tubular part 1210, and receiving this end 1214, this tubular sleeve 1216 at one end has tapering part 1218 and 1220, and has tapering part 1222 and 1224 at the other end.In an exemplary embodiment, then, elastic caoutchouc O shape circle 1226 is placed on first tubular part 1210, and the tapering part that is positioned at tubular sleeve 1216 is below 1224, so that tubular sleeve is connected on first tubular part.
Shown in Figure 10 c, then, the external screw thread of the end 1230 of second tubular sleeve 1232 connects 1228 internal threads that place tubular sleeve 1216 interior also screw threads to be attached to the end 1214 of first tubular part 1210 and connects on 1212.In an exemplary embodiment, then, elastic caoutchouc O shape circle 1234 is placed on second tubular part 1232, and the tapering part that is positioned at tubular sleeve 1216 is below 1220, so that tubular sleeve is connected on first tubular part.
In an exemplary embodiment, it is that a kind of sleeve pipe connects that the internal thread of the end 1214 of first tubular part 1210 connects 1212, and the external screw thread of the end 1230 of second tubular part 1232 connection 1228 is that a kind of pin connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 1216 at least approximately the external diameter than first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232 ends 1214 and 1230 is big by 0.020 ".In this way, during screw thread was in conjunction with first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232, the fluent material of the first and second tubular part inside can be discharged from this tubular part.
In an exemplary embodiment, shown in Figure 10 d and 10e, first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232 and tubular sleeve 1216 can place in another structure 32, for example, well bore, and, pass the first and second tubular part inside, by radial expansion and plastic deformation for example by mobile extended cone 34.First and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232 inside that extended cone 34 moves through can be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232, tubular sleeve 1216 is also by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, therefore, this tubular sleeve 1216 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 1214 of first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232 and 1230 can remain in the circumferential pressure.
Use tubular sleeve 1216 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) first tubular part 1210 to be attached to second tubular part 1232, (b) first and second tubular parts are placed in the structure 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, handle in structure 32 and insert during the tubular part, this tubular sleeve 1216 is protected the end 1214 of first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232 and 1230 outer surface.In such a manner, stoped the destruction to the outer surface of the end 1214 of first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232 and 1230, this destruction can cause can causing that in radial expansion subsequently operating period the stress of serious failure concentrates.And this tubular sleeve 1216 provides and makes second tubular part 1232 be convenient to insert the alignment guidance that is attached to first tubular part 1210 with screw thread.In such a manner, can avoid to cause being threaded of first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1,232 1212 and 1228 produced the misalignment that destroys.And during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232, this tubular sleeve 1216 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type, for example, the first and second tubular part ends 1214 and 1230 longitudinal crack can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232, this tubular sleeve 1216 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the outer surface of the end 1214 of the inner surface of tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts and 1230.In such a manner, stoped fluent material to pass in 1212 and 1228 annulars that enter between first and second tubular parts and the structure 32 that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232.And, because first and second following tubular parts 1210 and 1232 radial expansion and plastic deformation, tubular sleeve 1216 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 1214 of first and second tubular parts 1210 and 1232 and 1230 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.
With reference to Figure 11 a, the internal thread that first tubular part 1310 is included in end 1314 connects 1312.Shown in Figure 11 b, first end of tubular sleeve 1316 is installed on the end 1314 of first tubular part 1310, and receives this end 1314, and this tubular sleeve 1316 has the tapering part 1318 and 1320 that is in end opposite.In an exemplary embodiment, then, cyclic spring locking member 1322 is being positioned in below the bottom of tubular sleeve 1316 on first tubular part 1310, so that tubular sleeve is connected to first tubular part.
Shown in Figure 11 c, then, the external screw thread of the end 1326 of second tubular sleeve 1328 connects 1324 internal threads that place tubular sleeve 1316 interior also screw threads to be attached to the end 1314 of first tubular part 1310 and connects on 1312.In an exemplary embodiment, then, cyclic spring locking member 1330 is being positioned on second tubular part 1328 more than tubular sleeve 1316 tops, so that tubular sleeve is connected to second tubular part.
In an exemplary embodiment, it is that a kind of sleeve pipe connects that the internal thread of the end 1314 of first tubular part 1310 connects 1312, and the external screw thread of the end 1326 of second tubular part 1328 connection 1324 is that a kind of pin connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 1316 at least approximately the external diameter than the end 1314 of first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328 and 1326 is big by 0.020 ".In this way, during screw thread was in conjunction with first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328, the fluent material of the first and second tubular part inside can be discharged from this tubular part.
In an exemplary embodiment, shown in Figure 11 d and 11e, first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328 and tubular sleeve 1316 can place in another structure 32, for example, well bore, and, pass the first and second tubular part inside, by radial expansion and plastic deformation for example by mobile extended cone 34.First and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328 inside that extended cone 34 moves through can be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328, tubular sleeve 1316 is also by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, therefore, this tubular sleeve 1316 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 1314 of first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328 and 1326 can remain in the circumferential pressure.
Use tubular sleeve 1316 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) first tubular part 1310 to be attached to second tubular part 1328, (b) first and second tubular parts are placed in the structure 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, handle in structure 32 and insert during the tubular part, this tubular sleeve 1316 is protected the end 1314 of first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328 and 1326 outer surface.In such a manner, stoped the destruction to the outer surface of the end 1314 of first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328 and 1326, this destruction can cause can causing that in radial expansion subsequently operating period the stress of serious failure concentrates.And this tubular sleeve 1316 provides and makes second tubular part 1328 be convenient to insert the alignment guidance that is attached to first tubular part 1310 with screw thread.In such a manner, can avoid to cause being threaded of first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1,328 1312 and 1324 produced the misalignment that destroys.And during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328, this tubular sleeve 1316 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type, for example, the first and second tubular part ends 1314 and 1326 longitudinal crack can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328, this tubular sleeve 1316 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the outer surface of the inner surface of tubular sleeve and the first and second tubular part ends 1314 and 1326.In such a manner, stoped fluent material to pass in 1312 and 1324 annulars that enter between first and second tubular parts and the structure 32 that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328.And, because first and second following tubular parts 1310 and 1328 radial expansion and plastic deformation, tubular sleeve 1316 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 1314 of first and second tubular parts 1310 and 1328 and 1326 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.
With reference to Figure 12 a, first tubular part 1410 is included in the internal thread connection 1412 and the cannelure 1414 of end 1416.Shown in Figure 12 b, then, first end of tubular sleeve 1418 is installed in the end 1416 of first tubular part 1410, and this tubular sleeve 1418 comprises external flange 1420 and is in the tapering part 1422 and 1424 of end opposite.In an exemplary embodiment, the outward flange 1420 of tubular sleeve 1418 is received in the cannelure 1414 of the end 1416 of first tubular part 1410 and is supported by this cannelure 1414.Shown in Figure 12 c, then, the external screw thread of the end 1428 of second tubular sleeve 1430 connects 1426 to be placed around second ends of tubular sleeve 1418, and the internal thread that screw thread is attached to the end 1414 of first tubular part 1410 connects on 1412.In an exemplary embodiment, the cannelure 1416 of the outward flange 1420 of tubular sleeve 1418 and the end 1414 of first tubular part 1410 matches to be incorporated in this cannelure 1416 and is received, and the end 1428 of the outward flange of tubular sleeve by second tubular part 1430 remains in the cannelure.Therefore, this tubular sleeve 1416 is attached on the inner surface of first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430 and by this inner surface and centers on.
In an exemplary embodiment, it is that a kind of sleeve pipe connects that the internal thread of the end 1414 of first tubular part 1410 connects 1412, and the external screw thread of the end 1428 of second tubular part 1430 connection 1426 is that a kind of pin connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of tubular sleeve 1418 at least approximately the internal diameter than first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430 is big by 0.020 ".In this way, during screw thread was in conjunction with first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430, the fluent material of the first and second tubular part inside can be discharged from this tubular part.
In an exemplary embodiment, shown in Figure 12 d and 12e, first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430 and tubular sleeve 1418 can place in another structure 32, for example, well bore, and, pass the first and second tubular part inside, by radial expansion and plastic deformation for example by mobile extended cone 34.The tapering part 1422 and 1424 of tubular sleeve 1418 makes extended cone 34 be convenient to move through first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430, and this extended cone 34 moves through first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430 inside, can be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430, tubular sleeve 1418 is also by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, therefore, this tubular sleeve 1418 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and the end 1414 of first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430 and 1428 can remain in the circumferential pressure.
In several optional embodiment, other conventional methods that first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430 are used for radial expansion and plastic deformation tubular part by use are by radial expansion and plastic deformation, for example, in exert pressure and/or the roller expansion equipment.
Use tubular sleeve 1418 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) first tubular part 1410 to be attached to second tubular part 1430, (b) first and second tubular parts are placed in the structure 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, this tubular sleeve 1418 provides and makes second tubular part 1430 be convenient to insert the alignment guidance that is attached to first tubular part 1410 with screw thread.In such a manner, can avoid will be to 1412 and 1426 the destruction of being threaded of first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430.In addition, during second tubular part was with respect to the rotation of first tubular part, during the screw thread combination of first and second tubular parts, this tubular sleeve 1418 provided first and second tubular parts to be threaded onto the indication of which kind of degree.For example, if this tubular sleeve 1418 can be rotated easily, this explanation, first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430 do not have perfect thread to be connected and do not contact closely with the inward flange 1420 of tubular sleeve.And during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430, this tubular sleeve 1418 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type, for example, the first and second tubular part ends 1414 and 1428 longitudinal crack can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430, this tubular sleeve 1418 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the inner surface of the end 1414 of the outer surface of tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts and 1428.In such a manner, stoped fluent material to pass in 1412 and 1426 annuluses that enter between first and second tubular parts and the structure 32 that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430.And, because first and second following tubular parts 1410 and 1430 radial expansion and plastic deformation, tubular sleeve 1418 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end 1414 of first and second tubular parts 1410 and 1430 and 1428 can remain in the circumferential tension, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.
Shown in Figure 13 a, an end of the tubular sleeve 1512 with inward flange 1514 is inserted and be attached to an end of first tubular part 1510.In an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part 1510 is near a side of inward flange 1514.Shown in Figure 13 b, then, the other end of tubular sleeve 1512 is inserted and be attached to an end of second tubular part 1516.In an exemplary embodiment, an end of second tubular part 1516 is near the opposite side of inward flange 1514.In an exemplary embodiment, expand tubular sleeve 1512, and subsequently with in the tubular sleeve 1512 after first and second tubular parts insertion expansion, this tubular sleeve 1512 is attached to the end of first and second tubular parts 1510 and 1516 by using heating.Behind this tubular sleeve 1512 of cooling, this tubular sleeve is attached to the end of first and second tubular parts 1510 and 1516.
In an exemplary embodiment, shown in Figure 13 c and 13d, first and second tubular parts 1510 and 1516 and tubular sleeve 1512 can place in another structure 32, for example, well bore, and, pass the first and second tubular part inside, by radial expansion and plastic deformation for example by mobile extended cone 34.Extended cone 34 moves through the inside of first and second tubular parts 1510 and 1516, can be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1510 and 1516, tubular sleeve 1512 is also by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, therefore, this tubular sleeve 1512 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end of first and second tubular parts 1510 and 1516 can remain in the circumferential pressure.
Use tubular sleeve 1512 that many tangible benefits are provided below in the process: (a) first and second tubular parts 1510 and 1516 are placed in the structure 32, and (b) with first and second tubular part radial expansion and the plastic deformations.For example, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1510 and 1516, this tubular sleeve 1512 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type, for example, first and and the longitudinal crack of second tubular part 1510 and 1516 ends can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 1510 and 1516, this tubular sleeve 1512 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the inner surface of the outer surface of tubular sleeve and the first and second tubular part ends.And, because, radial expansion and plastic deformation along with first and second tubular parts 1510 and 1516, tubular sleeve 1512 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end of first and second tubular parts 1510 and 1516 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.
With reference to Figure 14 a, first tubular part 1610 comprises the spring retaining ring 1612 that is installed in the cannelure 1614.Shown in Figure 14 b, then, one end of first tubular part 1610 inserts and is attached to an end of tubular sleeve 1616, this tubular sleeve 1616 comprises: inward flange 1618, be in the cannelure 1620 and 1622 of inward flange opposition side, at the tapering part 1624 and 1626 of tubular sleeve one end, at the tapering part 1628 and 1630 of the tubular sleeve other end.In an exemplary embodiment, thereby spring retaining ring 1612 places in cannelure 1614 and 1620 at least in part, thereby first tubular part 1610 is attached to tubular sleeve 1616, and an end of first tubular part 1610 is near a side of inward flange 1618.During first tubular part 1610 was attached to tubular sleeve 1616, tapering part 1630 made the radial compression of being convenient to spring retaining ring 1612 during first tubular part is inserted into tubular sleeve.
Shown in Figure 14 c, an end of second tubular part 1632 inserts and in conjunction with the other end of tubular sleeve 1616, this second tubular part 1632 comprises the spring retaining ring 1634 that is installed in the cannelure 1636.In an exemplary embodiment, thereby spring retaining ring 1634 places in cannelure 1636 and 1622 at least in part, thereby second tubular part 1632 is attached to tubular sleeve 1616, and an end of second tubular part 1632 is near the opposite side of inward flange 1618.During second tubular part 1632 was attached to tubular sleeve 1616, tapering part 1626 made the radial compression of being convenient to spring retaining ring 1634 during second tubular part is inserted into tubular sleeve.
In an exemplary embodiment, shown in Figure 14 d and 14e, first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632 and tubular sleeve 1616 can place in another structure 32, for example, well bore, and for example pass the first and second tubular part inside, by radial expansion and plastic deformation by mobile extended cone 34.Extended cone 34 moves through first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632 inside, can be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632, this tubular sleeve 1616 is also by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, therefore, tubular sleeve 1616 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and the end of first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632 can remain in the circumferential pressure.
Use tubular sleeve 1616 to bring many tangible benefits below in the process: (a) with in first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632 installing structures 32, and (c) radial expansion and plastic deformation first and second tubular parts.For example, in structure 32, handle and insert during the tubular part, the outer surface of these tubular sleeve 1616 protection first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632 ends.In such a manner, stoped the destruction to first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632 end outer surface, this destruction can cause can causing that in radial expansion subsequently operating period the stress of serious failure concentrates.And during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632, this tubular sleeve 1616 can stop the crackle expansion.In such a manner, Fail Type, for example, the longitudinal crack of first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632 ends can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully.In addition, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of finishing first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632, this tubular sleeve 1616 can provide the sealing of the metal to metal of liquid-impermeable between the outer surface of the inner surface of tubular sleeve and the first and second tubular part ends.And, because radial expansion and plastic deformation along with first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632, tubular sleeve 1616 can remain in the circumferential tension, and the end of first and second tubular parts 1610 and 1632 can remain in the circumferential pressure, and axial load and/or torque loads can transmit by tubular sleeve.
Described the method for radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, comprised that the end of thread with first tubular part partly inserts in tubular sleeve one end with inward flange; The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve; In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; And mobile expansion equipment passes the inside of first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein first tubular part and second tubular part are equated by the internal diameter of the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, the inward flange of tubular sleeve is between the end of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, the inward flange of tubular sleeve is positioned at an end of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve further comprises one or more seals, and the sealing part is used for the interface between sealed tubular sleeve and at least one tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises puts into another structure with tubular part, and mobile extended cone is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this method comprises that further this tubular sleeve of radial expansion combines with described structure.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises the annulus that is sealed between tubular sleeve and described another structure.In an exemplary embodiment, another structure comprises well bore.In an exemplary embodiment, another structure comprises the well bore cover.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve further comprises the seal that is attached to the tubular sleeve outside.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is a metal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is nonmetal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is plastics.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is ceramic.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises this tubular sleeve of destruction.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more cannelures.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more radial passages.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the unthreaded portion of second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, after radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, after radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the unthreaded portion of second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, the part of first tubular part abuts against an end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve; And the part of second tubular part abuts against another end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
Described the method for radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part, comprised that the end of thread with first tubular part partly inserts in the end of tubular sleeve; One end of this tubular sleeve is attached to this end of thread part of first tubular part; The end of thread of second tubular part partly is inserted into the other end of tubular sleeve; In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; The other end of tubular sleeve is connected on the end of thread part of second tubular part; And mobile expansion equipment passes the inside of first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein first tubular part and second tubular part are equated by the internal diameter of the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, the end that the end of tubular sleeve is attached to first and second tubular parts comprises the end of using retaining ring the end of tubular sleeve to be attached to first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, use retaining ring, the end of tubular sleeve is attached to the end of first and second tubular parts, be included between the end of the end of tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts and wedge retaining ring.In an exemplary embodiment, use retaining ring, the end of tubular sleeve is attached to the end of first and second tubular parts, comprise the end that retaining ring is fixed to first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, retaining ring is flexible.In an exemplary embodiment, retaining ring is elastomeric.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of tubular sleeve is attached to the end of first and second tubular parts, comprises that the end with tubular sleeve is crimped onto on the end of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve further comprises one or more seals, is used to be sealed in the interface between tubular sleeve and at least one tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises puts into another structure with tubular part, and mobile extended cone is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this method comprises that further the radial expansion tubular sleeve combines with described structure.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises the annulus that is sealed between tubular sleeve and described another structure.In an exemplary embodiment, another structure is a well bore.In an exemplary embodiment, another structure is the well bore cover.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve further comprises the seal that is attached to the tubular sleeve outside.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is a metal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is nonmetal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is plastics.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is ceramic.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises this tubular sleeve of destruction.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more cannelures.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more radial passages.
The method of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular sleeve and second tubular sleeve has also been described, an end that comprises the tubular sleeve that will have outward flange inserts an end of first tubular part up to the end of this outward flange near first tubular part, the other end of tubular sleeve is inserted an end of second tubular part, in the end of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular sleeves, till the outward flange of the two ends of first and second tubular sleeves near tubular sleeve, and mobile extended cone is passed the inside of first and second tubular sleeves.In an exemplary embodiment, the outward flange of tubular sleeve is between the end of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, the outward flange of tubular sleeve is positioned at an end of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve further comprises one or more seals, and the sealing part is used to be sealed in the interface between tubular sleeve and at least one tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises puts into another structure with tubular part, and mobile extended cone is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, another structure comprises well bore.In an exemplary embodiment, another structure comprises the well bore cover.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is a metal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is nonmetal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is plastics.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is ceramic.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises this tubular sleeve of destruction.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more cannelures.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more radial passages.
The method of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular sleeve and second tubular sleeve has also been described, comprise that the end insertion with first tubular part has in tubular sleeve one end of inward flange, and near this inward flange, one end of second tubular part is inserted the other end of tubular sleeve, and near this inward flange, the end thread of first and second tubular sleeves is attached on the tubular sleeve, and mobile extended cone is passed the inside of first and second tubular sleeves, so that the end of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part; Wherein first tubular part and second tubular part are equated by the internal diameter of the end of radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, the inward flange of tubular sleeve is between the end of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, the inward flange of tubular sleeve is positioned at an end of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve further comprises one or more seals, and the sealing part is used to be sealed in the interface between tubular sleeve and at least one tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises puts into another structure with tubular part, and mobile extended cone is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this method comprises that further the radial expansion tubular sleeve combines with described structure.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises the annulus that is sealed between tubular sleeve and described another structure.In an exemplary embodiment, another structure is a well bore.In an exemplary embodiment, another structure is the well bore cover.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve further comprises the seal that is attached to the tubular sleeve outside.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is a metal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is nonmetal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is plastics.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve is ceramic.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises this tubular sleeve of destruction.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more cannelures.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more radial passages.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of first and second tubular parts is attached to comprises this tubular sleeve of heating on the tubular sleeve and the end of first and second tubular parts is inserted in the tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of first and second tubular parts is attached to comprises the end of using retaining ring tubular sleeve to be attached to first and second tubular parts on the tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of first tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, after radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of first tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, after radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
Described a kind of device, it comprises first tubular part that contains end of thread part; Second tubular part that contains end of thread part; And tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts; Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part partly is threaded onto the end of thread part of second tubular part; Wherein the part of first tubular part and second tubular part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation; And wherein the internal diameter by the unthreaded portion of radial expansion and plastic deformation part of first tubular part and second tubular part equates.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of thread of first and second tubular parts part in well bore by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, the thread head branch of first and second tubular parts is in the circumferential pressure; And tubular sleeve is in the circumferential tension.In an exemplary embodiment, the end opposite of tubular sleeve is by taperization.In an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve comprises inward flange, and it nestles up the end face of the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this inward flange end of closing on tubular sleeve is positioned.The sealing of liquid-impermeable is provided between the surface, inside of the outer surface of first and second tubular parts and this tubular sleeve in an exemplary embodiment.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more seals, is used to be sealed in the interface between the outer surface of the surface, inside of tubular sleeve and at least one tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this device further comprises the structure that is used to define opening, and this opening is used to receive first and second tubular parts and tubular sleeve; Wherein this tubular sleeve comprises one or more seals, is used for the interface between sealed tubular sleeve and this structure.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises the material that is selected from plastics, pottery, synthetic rubber, compound, fragile material or metal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages.In an exemplary embodiment, one or more radial passages comprise axial groove.In an exemplary embodiment, this axial groove interlocks in the axial direction.In an exemplary embodiment, this device further comprises one or more locking members, is used for the end of tubular sleeve is connected to the outer surface of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, these one or more locking members penetrate at least one outer surface of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, these one or more locking members are flexible.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of this tubular sleeve is deformed with the outer surface of first and second tubular parts and combines.
Described a kind of device, it comprises first tubular part that contains threaded end; Second tubular part that contains threaded end; And tubular sleeve, it is received in the end of thread of first and second tubular parts, and the end of thread that is connected to first and second tubular parts of imbrication with it; Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part is threaded onto the end of thread of second tubular part; And wherein the end of thread of first tubular part and second tubular part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of thread of first and second tubular parts in well bore by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of thread of first and second tubular parts is in the circumferential tension; And tubular sleeve is in the circumferential pressure.In an exemplary embodiment, the end opposite of tubular sleeve is by taperization.In an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve comprises outward flange, and it nestles up the end face of the end of thread of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this outward flange end of closing on tubular sleeve is positioned.The sealing of liquid-impermeable is provided between the outer surface of surface, the inside of first and second tubular parts and this tubular sleeve in an exemplary embodiment.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more seals, is used to be sealed in the interface between the surface, inside of the outer surface of tubular sleeve and at least one tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises the material that is selected from plastics, pottery, synthetic rubber, compound, fragile material or metal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages.In an exemplary embodiment, one or more radial passages comprise axial groove.In an exemplary embodiment, this axial groove interlocks in the axial direction.
Described a kind of device, it comprises first tubular part; Second tubular part; And tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread of first and second tubular parts; Wherein the end of first and second tubular parts is in the circumferential pressure, and tubular sleeve is in the circumferential tension; Wherein the end of first tubular part and second tubular part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation; And wherein the internal diameter by the end of radial expansion and plastic deformation of first tubular part and second tubular part equates.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of first and second tubular parts in well bore by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, the end opposite of tubular sleeve is by taperization.In an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve comprises inward flange, and it nestles up the end face of the end of thread of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this inward flange end of closing on tubular sleeve is positioned.The sealing of liquid-impermeable is provided between the surface, inside of the outer surface of first and second tubular parts and this tubular sleeve in an exemplary embodiment.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more seals, is used to be sealed in the interface between the outer surface of the surface, inside of tubular sleeve and at least one first and second tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this device further comprises the structure that is used to define opening, and this opening is used to receive first and second tubular parts and tubular sleeve; Wherein this tubular sleeve comprises one or more seals, is used for the interface between sealed tubular sleeve and this structure.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises the material that is selected from plastics, pottery, synthetic rubber, compound, fragile material or metal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages.In an exemplary embodiment, one or more radial passages comprise axial groove.In an exemplary embodiment, this axial groove interlocks in the axial direction.In an exemplary embodiment, this device further comprises one or more locking members, is used for the end of tubular sleeve is connected to the outer surface of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, these one or more locking members penetrate at least one outer surface of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, these one or more locking members are flexible.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of this tubular sleeve is deformed with the outer surface of first and second tubular parts and combines.
Described a kind of device, it comprises first tubular part that contains end of thread part; Second tubular part that contains end of thread part; Tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts; One or more first elasticity locking members are used for first tubular part is connected to tubular sleeve; And one or more second elasticity locking members, be used for second tubular part is connected to tubular sleeve; Wherein the thread head branch of first and second tubular parts is in the circumferential pressure, and tubular sleeve is in the circumferential tension; Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part and second tubular part part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation; And wherein the internal diameter by the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation of first tubular part and second tubular part equates.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of first and second tubular parts in well bore by radial expansion and plastic deformation.In an exemplary embodiment, the end opposite of tubular sleeve is by taperization.In an exemplary embodiment, tubular sleeve comprises inward flange, and it nestles up the end face of the end of thread of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this inward flange end of closing on tubular sleeve is positioned.The sealing of liquid-impermeable is provided between the surface, inside of the outer surface of first and second tubular parts and this tubular sleeve in an exemplary embodiment.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises one or more seals, is used to be sealed in the interface between the outer surface of the surface, inside of tubular sleeve and at least one first and second tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this device further comprises the structure that is used to define opening, and this opening is used to receive first and second tubular parts and tubular sleeve; Wherein this tubular sleeve comprises one or more seals, is used for the interface between sealed tubular sleeve and this structure.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve comprises the material that is selected from plastics, pottery, synthetic rubber, compound, fragile material or metal.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages.In an exemplary embodiment, one or more radial passages comprise axial groove.In an exemplary embodiment, this axial groove interlocks in the axial direction.In an exemplary embodiment, this device further comprises one or more locking members, is used for the end of tubular sleeve is connected to the outer surface of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, these one or more locking members penetrate at least one outer surface of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, these one or more locking members are flexible.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of this tubular sleeve is deformed with the outer surface of first and second tubular parts and combines.
Should be appreciated that without departing from the present invention, can change aforementioned content.For example, telling about of this one exemplary embodiment can be used to provide well bore cover, pipeline or support structure.And the element of different one exemplary embodiment and instruction can all or part of and some or all of these one exemplary embodiment combine.Finally, any traditional radial expansion equipment is for example expanded axle or rotation expander tool, can use separately or in conjunction with the conventional radial expansion equipment of other types, with radial expansion and plastic deformation tubular part of the present invention and/or protection sleeve.And, other forms of conventional radial expansion equipment, for example, shaped by fluid pressure and/or explosion are shaped and also can use separately or in conjunction with the conventional radial expansion equipment of other types, with radial expansion and plastic deformation tubular part of the present invention and/or protection sleeve.
Because, in radial expansion operating period, thereby traditional rotation expansion equipment and method can be destroyed and infringement being threaded between adjacent tubular parts, when using these rotation expansion equipment radial expansion and plastic deformation adjacent tubular parts, the tubular sleeve that uses this one exemplary embodiment is especially favourable.
Although illustrated and described one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in aforementioned disclosing, comprised widely and revised, change and replace.In some instances, features more of the present invention can be used under the situation of corresponding use further feature.Therefore, it is widely that the claim of being added is interpreted into, and consistent with scope of the present invention in some sense.

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1. the method for a radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part comprises:
The end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted in the end of the tubular sleeve with inward flange;
The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve;
In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; And
Mobile expansion equipment is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts, with the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part;
Wherein first tubular part and second tubular part are equated by the internal diameter of the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation.
2. the method for claim 1, wherein the inward flange of tubular sleeve is between the end of tubular sleeve.
3. the method for claim 1, wherein the inward flange of tubular sleeve is positioned at an end of tubular sleeve.
4. the method for claim 1, wherein tubular sleeve further comprises one or more seals, the sealing part is used to be sealed in the interface between tubular sleeve and at least one tubular part.
5. the method for claim 1 further comprises:
Tubular part is put into another structure; And
Shift expansion equipment and pass the inside of first and second tubular parts.
6. method as claimed in claim 5 further comprises:
This tubular sleeve of radial expansion combines with described structure.
7. method as claimed in claim 5 further comprises:
Be sealed in the annulus between this tubular sleeve and another structure.
8. method as claimed in claim 5, wherein another structure comprises well bore.
9. method as claimed in claim 5, wherein another structure comprises the well bore cover.
10. the method for claim 1, wherein this tubular sleeve further comprises the seal of the outside that is attached to tubular sleeve.
11. the method for claim 1, wherein this tubular sleeve is a metal.
12. the method for claim 1, wherein this tubular sleeve is nonmetal.
13. the method for claim 1, wherein this tubular sleeve is plastics.
14. the method for claim 1, wherein this tubular sleeve is ceramic.
15. the method for claim 1 further comprises:
Destroy this tubular sleeve.
16. the method for claim 1, wherein this tubular sleeve comprises one or more cannelures.
17. the method for claim 1, wherein this tubular sleeve comprises one or more radial passages.
18. the method for claim 1 further comprises:
In well bore, place first tubular part, second tubular part, tubular sleeve and expansion equipment; And
Mobile then expansion equipment is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts, with the end of thread of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part.
19. the method for claim 1, wherein the internal diameter of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
20. the method for claim 1, wherein the internal diameter of the unthreaded portion of second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
21. the method for claim 1, wherein after radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
22. the method for claim 1, wherein after radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the unthreaded portion of second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
23. the method for claim 1, wherein the part of first tubular part abuts against an end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve; And wherein the part of second tubular part abuts against another end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
24. the method for a radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part comprises:
The end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted in the end of tubular sleeve;
One end of this tubular sleeve is attached on the end of thread part of first tubular part;
The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve;
In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts;
The other end of this tubular sleeve is attached on the end of thread part of second tubular part; And
Mobile expansion equipment is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts, with the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part;
Wherein first tubular part and second tubular part are equated by the internal diameter of the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation; And
Between another the thread head that wherein the thread head branch of one of first and second tubular parts is arranged on the tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts divides.
25. method as claimed in claim 24, the end that wherein end of tubular sleeve is attached to first and second tubular parts comprises:
Use retaining ring the end of tubular sleeve to be attached to the end of first and second tubular parts.
26. method as claimed in claim 25 wherein uses retaining ring that the end that the end of tubular sleeve is attached to first and second tubular parts is comprised:
Between the end of the end of tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts, wedge retaining ring.
27. method as claimed in claim 25 wherein uses retaining ring that the end that the end of tubular sleeve is attached to first and second tubular parts is comprised:
Retaining ring is fixed on the end of first and second tubular parts.
28. method as claimed in claim 25, wherein this retaining ring is flexible.
29. method as claimed in claim 25, wherein this retaining ring is elastomeric.
30. method as claimed in claim 24, the end that wherein end of tubular sleeve is attached to first and second tubular parts comprises:
The end of tubular sleeve is crimped onto on the end of first and second tubular parts.
31. method as claimed in claim 24, wherein tubular sleeve further comprises one or more seals, and the sealing part is used to be sealed in the interface between tubular sleeve and at least one tubular part.
32. method as claimed in claim 24 further comprises:
Tubular part is put into another structure; And
Mobile expansion equipment is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts.
33. method as claimed in claim 32 further comprises:
The radial expansion tubular sleeve combines with described structure.
34. method as claimed in claim 32 further comprises:
Be sealed in the annulus between this tubular sleeve and another structure.
35. method as claimed in claim 32, wherein another structure comprises well bore.
36. method as claimed in claim 32, wherein another structure comprises the well bore cover.
37. method as claimed in claim 24, wherein this tubular sleeve further comprises the seal of the outside that is attached to tubular sleeve.
38. method as claimed in claim 24, wherein this tubular sleeve is a metal.
39. method as claimed in claim 24, wherein this tubular sleeve is nonmetal.
40. method as claimed in claim 24, wherein this tubular sleeve is plastics.
41. method as claimed in claim 24, wherein this tubular sleeve is ceramic.
42. method as claimed in claim 24 further comprises:
Destroy this tubular sleeve.
43. method as claimed in claim 24, wherein this tubular sleeve comprises one or more cannelures.
44. method as claimed in claim 24, wherein this tubular sleeve comprises one or more radial passages.
45. method as claimed in claim 24 further comprises:
In well bore, place first tubular part, second tubular part, tubular sleeve and expansion equipment; And
Mobile then expansion equipment is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts, with the end of thread of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part.
46. the method for a radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part comprises:
One end that will have the tubular sleeve of outward flange inserts in the end of thread of first tubular part, till the end of thread of end face near first tubular part of this outward flange;
The other end of tubular sleeve is inserted in the end of thread of second tubular part;
Screw thread is in conjunction with the end of thread of first and second tubular parts, up to first and second tubular parts all till the end face near the outward flange of tubular sleeve; And
Mobile expansion equipment is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts, with the end of thread of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part;
Between another the thread head that wherein the thread head branch of one of first and second tubular parts is arranged on the tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts divides.
47. method as claimed in claim 46, wherein the outward flange of tubular sleeve is between the end of tubular sleeve.
48. method as claimed in claim 46, wherein the outward flange of tubular sleeve is positioned at an end of tubular sleeve.
49. method as claimed in claim 46, wherein this tubular sleeve further comprises one or more seals, and the sealing part is used to be sealed in the interface between tubular sleeve and at least one tubular part.
50. method as claimed in claim 46 further comprises:
Tubular part is put into another structure; And
Mobile expansion equipment is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts.
51. method as claimed in claim 50, wherein another structure comprises well bore.
52. method as claimed in claim 50, wherein another structure comprises the well bore cover.
53. method as claimed in claim 46, wherein this tubular sleeve is a metal.
54. method as claimed in claim 46, wherein this tubular sleeve is nonmetal.
55. method as claimed in claim 46, wherein this tubular sleeve is plastics.
56. method as claimed in claim 46, wherein this tubular sleeve is ceramic.
57. method as claimed in claim 46 further comprises:
Destroy this tubular sleeve.
58. method as claimed in claim 46, wherein this tubular sleeve comprises one or more cannelures.
59. method as claimed in claim 46, wherein this tubular sleeve comprises one or more radial passages.
60. method as claimed in claim 46 further comprises:
In well bore, place first tubular part, second tubular part, tubular sleeve and expansion equipment; And
Mobile then expansion equipment is passed the inside of first and second tubular parts, with the end of thread of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part.
61. a device comprises:
First tubular part that comprises end of thread part;
Second tubular part that comprises end of thread part; And
Tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication and be attached to the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts;
Wherein the end of thread part screw thread of first tubular part is attached on the end of thread part of second tubular part;
Wherein the part of first and second tubular parts is by radial expansion and plastic deformation;
Wherein first tubular part and second tubular part are equated by the internal diameter of the unthreaded portion of radial expansion and plastic deformation part; And
Between another the thread head that wherein the thread head branch of one of first and second tubular parts is arranged on the tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts divides.
62. device as claimed in claim 61, wherein the end of thread of first and second tubular parts in well bore by radial expansion and plastic deformation.
63. device as claimed in claim 61, wherein the end of thread of first and second tubular parts is in the circumferential pressure, and wherein tubular sleeve is in the circumferential tension.
64. device as claimed in claim 61, wherein the end opposite of tubular sleeve is taper.
65. device as claimed in claim 61, wherein tubular sleeve comprises the inward flange near the end face of the end of thread of first and second tubular parts.
66. as the described device of claim 65, wherein inward flange is pressed close to the end location of tubular sleeve.
67. device as claimed in claim 61, wherein the interface between the surface, inside of the outer surface of first and second tubular parts and tubular sleeve provides the sealing of liquid-impermeable.
68. device as claimed in claim 61, wherein tubular sleeve comprises one or more seals, is used for the interface between at least one the outer surface of the inside surface of sealed tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts.
69. device as claimed in claim 61 further comprises the structure that limits opening, this opening is used to receive first and second tubular parts and tubular sleeve; Wherein this tubular sleeve comprises the one or more seals that are used to be sealed in interface between tubular sleeve and the described structure.
70. device as claimed in claim 61, wherein the material that comprises of tubular sleeve is selected from following group:
Plastics, pottery, synthetic rubber, compound, fragile material or metal.
71. device as claimed in claim 61, wherein tubular sleeve limits one or more radial passages.
72. as the described device of claim 71, wherein one or more radial passages comprise axial groove.
73. as the described device of claim 72, wherein axial groove is staggered in the axial direction.
74. device as claimed in claim 61 further comprises one or more locking members, is used for the end of tubular sleeve is attached to the outer surface of first and second tubular parts.
75. as the described device of claim 74, wherein one or more locking members penetrate in first and second tubular parts outer surface of at least one.
76. as the described device of claim 74, wherein one or more locking members are flexible.
77. device as claimed in claim 61, wherein the end of tubular sleeve is deformed with the outer surface of first and second tubular parts and combines.
78. a device comprises:
First tubular part that comprises the end of thread;
Second tubular part that comprises the end of thread; And
Tubular sleeve, reception in it, imbrication and be attached to the end of thread of first and second tubular parts;
Wherein the end of thread screw thread of first tubular part is attached on the end of thread of second tubular part;
Wherein the end of thread of first and second tubular parts is by radial expansion and plastic deformation; And
Between another the thread head that wherein the thread head branch of one of first and second tubular parts is arranged on the tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts divides.。
79. as the described device of claim 78, wherein the end of thread of first and second tubular parts in well bore by radial expansion and plastic deformation.
80. as the described device of claim 78, wherein the end of thread of first and second tubular parts is in the circumferential tension, and wherein tubular sleeve is in the circumferential pressure.
81. as the described device of claim 78, wherein the end opposite of tubular sleeve is taper.
82. as the described device of claim 78, wherein tubular sleeve comprises the outward flange near the end face of the first and second tubular part ends of thread.
83. as the described device of claim 82, wherein outward flange is pressed close to the end location of tubular sleeve.
84. as the described device of claim 78, wherein the interface between the outer surface of surface, the inside of first and second tubular parts and tubular sleeve provides the sealing of liquid-impermeable.
85. as the described device of claim 78, wherein tubular sleeve comprises one or more seals, is used for the interface between at least one the surface, inside of the outer surface of sealed tubular sleeve and first and second tubular parts.
86. as the described device of claim 78, wherein the material that comprises of tubular sleeve is selected from following group:
Plastics, pottery, synthetic rubber, compound, fragile material or metal.
87. as the described device of claim 78, wherein tubular sleeve limits one or more radial passages.
88. as the described device of claim 87, wherein one or more radial passages comprise axial groove.
89. as the described device of claim 88, wherein axial groove is staggered in the axial direction.
90. the method for a radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part comprises:
The end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted an end of tubular sleeve with inward flange;
The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve;
In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; And
Move an expansion equipment and pass the inside of first and second tubular parts, with the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part;
Wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
91. the method for a radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part comprises:
The end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted an end of tubular sleeve with inward flange;
The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve;
In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; And
Move an expansion equipment and pass the inside of first and second tubular parts, with the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part;
Wherein, after radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
92. the method for a radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part comprises:
The end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted an end of tubular sleeve with inward flange;
The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve;
In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts; And
Move an expansion equipment and pass the inside of first and second tubular parts, with the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part;
Wherein the part of first tubular part abuts against an end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve; And
Wherein the part of second tubular part abuts against another end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
93. the method for a radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part comprises:
The end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted an end of tubular sleeve with inward flange;
This tubular sleeve one end is connected to the end of thread part of this first tubular part;
The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve;
In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts;
The other end of tubular sleeve is connected to the end of thread part of this second tubular part; And
Move an expansion equipment and pass the inside of first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part;
Wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
94. the method for a radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part comprises:
The end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted an end of tubular sleeve with inward flange;
This tubular sleeve one end is connected to the end of thread part of this first tubular part;
The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve;
In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts;
The other end of tubular sleeve is connected to the end of thread part of this second tubular part; And
Move an expansion equipment and pass the inside of first and second tubular parts, with the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part;
Wherein, after radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
95. the method for a radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part comprises:
The end of thread of first tubular part is partly inserted an end of tubular sleeve with inward flange;
This tubular sleeve one end is connected to the end of thread part of this first tubular part;
The end of thread of second tubular part is partly inserted the other end of tubular sleeve;
In the end of thread part of tubular sleeve internal thread in conjunction with first and second tubular parts;
The other end of tubular sleeve is connected to the end of thread part of this second tubular part; And
Move an expansion equipment and pass the inside of first and second tubular parts, so that the part of radial expansion and plastic deformation first tubular part and second tubular part;
Wherein the part of first tubular part abuts against an end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve; And
Wherein the part of second tubular part abuts against another end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
96. a device comprises:
First tubular part that contains end of thread part;
Second tubular part that contains end of thread part; And
Tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts, and this tubular sleeve contains inward flange;
Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part partly is threaded onto the end of thread part of second tubular part;
Wherein the part of first tubular part and second tubular part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation; And
Wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
97. a device comprises:
First tubular part that contains end of thread part;
Second tubular part that contains end of thread part; And
Tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts, and this tubular sleeve contains inward flange;
Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part partly is threaded onto the end of thread part of second tubular part;
Wherein the part of first tubular part and second tubular part is by radial expansion and plastic deformation;
Wherein the part of first tubular part abuts against an end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve; And
Wherein the part of second tubular part abuts against another end face of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
98. a device comprises:
First tubular part that contains end of thread part;
Second tubular part that contains end of thread part; And
Tubular sleeve, its reception, imbrication also are connected to the end of thread part of first and second tubular parts;
Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part partly is threaded onto the end of thread part of second tubular part;
Wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the unthreaded portion of the unthreaded portion of first tubular part and second tubular part equals the internal diameter of the inward flange of tubular sleeve.
99. a device comprises:
First tubular part that contains threaded end;
Second tubular part that contains threaded end; And
Tubular sleeve, it is received in the end of thread of first and second tubular parts, and the end of thread that is connected to first and second tubular parts of imbrication with it;
Wherein the end of thread of first tubular part is threaded onto the end of thread of second tubular part.
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